Category Archives: Feature Film

Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys Star in Babak Anvari’s Psychological Thriller “Hallow Road”

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Hallow-RoadGolden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) and Emmy and Critics Choice Award winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) lead the cast of “Hallow Road,” the latest feature from writer-director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow, I Came By). The film opens exclusively in AMC theaters on October 31 as part of a Halloween Double Feature presentation alongside Vincent Must Die.

Premiering at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival in March, Hallow Road has since screened at major international festivals including Brussels, Melbourne, Munich, Leiden, New Horizons, and Neuchâtel, earning early acclaim for its unnerving atmosphere and emotional precision.

The psychological thriller follows parents (Pike and Rhys) who receive a late-night call from their daughter after she accidentally strikes another young woman while driving her father’s car. As they race to protect their family and contain the fallout, the night unravels into a series of chilling revelations that expose deeper secrets—and the fear that they may not be the only ones on Hallow Road.

Produced by Ian Henry, Lucan Toh, Aram Tertzakian, Nate Bolotin, and Richard Bolger, the film marks another step in Anvari’s exploration of guilt, dread, and human fragility through genre storytelling. The filmmaker, also attached to Paramount’s upcoming Cloverfield project, continues his distinctive blend of grounded realism and supernatural unease.

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Brandon Routh Comedy “Out of Order” to Open Chelsea Film Festival; Poster Revealed

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Out-of-OrderOut of Order, a new legal comedy starring Superman Returns actor Brandon Routh, will open the 2025 Chelsea Film Festival on October 15 at New York’s Regal 14th Street Cinema. The red carpet begins at 6 p.m., followed by the screening at 7 p.m.

Directed by Guy Jacobson and co-written with Megan Freels Johnston, the film follows John Slater (Routh), a lawyer who tries to win back his ex by joining a top firm, only to end up representing both sides of the same lawsuit in disguise.

The ensemble cast includes Brooke Shields, Sam Huntington, Luis Guzmán, Michael Potts, Sandra Bernhard, Tao Okamoto, Krysta Rodriguez, and Asher Grodman. Routh also serves as a producer.

Jacobson described the project as “a return to physical, character-driven comedy,” citing My Cousin Vinny and Mrs. Doubtfire as influences.

Produced by Intrinsic Value Films, Island View Productions, Smokestack Films, and Business Lunch Productions, Out of Order will debut with Routh and cast in attendance.

Tickets are available at https://chelseafilm.org/out-of-order/

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TIFF Unveils Trailer for Karla Badillo’s Debut Feature Oca

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OcaMexican filmmaker Karla Badillo’s debut feature Oca will have its world premiere in the Discovery section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 4–14, 2025).

Described as a lyrical fable of pilgrimage and revelation, the film follows Rafaela (Natalia Solián), a young nun traveling to a remote town where a new archbishop has been appointed. Along the way, she encounters a cross-section of Mexican society, testing her devotion and sense of purpose.

The cast also includes Cecilia Suárez, Leonardo Ortizgris, Gerardo Trejo-Luna, Raúl Briones, and Enrique Arreola, alongside non-professional performers from San Luis Potosí.

Shot by cinematographer Diana Garay, Oca was produced by María José Córdova, Badillo, Federico Eisnerbusyc, and Federico Sande. It is a Mexican-Argentine coproduction between Pina Films, Las Jaras, Pucará Cine, and Año Cero.

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“Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” Premieres July 16 on Disney+ and Hulu

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miley-cyrus-something-beautifulMiley Cyrus’ new visual album experience, Something Beautiful, will premiere on July 16, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. The film will also be available internationally, debuting the same day in Canada and arriving in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions on July 30.

Directed by Cyrus along with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the film serves as a full-length visual companion to her ninth studio album of the same name. It features thirteen original tracks and is described as a pop opera that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The cinematography is handled by Benoît Debie, and the production includes contributions from XYZ Films, Panos Cosmatos, Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, and Live Nation.

The cast includes appearances from Naomi Campbell, Maxx Morando, Brittany Howard, and others, alongside Cyrus herself.

Here’s a short synopsis: A visionary film accompanying Miley Cyrus’ ninth studio album of the same name. As Cyrus embarks on a cinematic journey through time, memory, and self-reinvention, she crafts a hypnotic visual experience, adorned with archival couture and surreal storytelling. Something Beautiful blurs the line between dream and reality in a spectacle of music, fashion, and emotion.

This release continues Cyrus’ collaboration with Disney, following her recent recognition as a Disney Legend.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trailer Unleashes the Beginning of the Final Battle

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demon-slayer-infinity-castleA new trailer has been released for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the upcoming animated feature film opening in U.S. theaters on September 12, 2025, following its July 18 release in Japan.

The film adapts the “Infinity Castle” arc of the Demon Slayer manga. It follows Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps as they respond to an attack by Muzan Kibutsuji at the Ubuyashiki Mansion, leading them into a confrontation at the demons’ stronghold. The trailer includes scenes of the descent into the castle and the start of the final battle.

The movie is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, with music by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina. Theme songs are performed by Aimer and LiSA. International distribution is handled by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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Sci-Fi Thriller “Star People” to Premiere at Dances With Films: LA 2025

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star-peopleStar People, a new science fiction thriller inspired by the 1997 Phoenix Lights UFO incident, will hold its world premiere at the Dances With Films: LA 2025 festival.

The film marks the narrative feature debut of director Adam Finberg and stars Kat Cunning, McCabe Slye, Connor Paolo, Eddie Martinez, Bradley Fisher, and Adriana Aluna Martinez. The story follows a photographer who receives a tip about a possible explanation for a childhood UFO sighting, set against the backdrop of a deadly heatwave and a series of unexpected events.

Finberg, who has previously directed music videos and documentaries, co-produced the film with Josh Shader. Star People is his first narrative feature.

The film draws from the 1997 Phoenix Lights incident, considered one of the most widely reported UFO sightings in U.S. history.

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Theatrical Premiere Release Date for Sean McNamara’s Holocaust Drama Bau, Artist at War

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Holocaust-Drama-Bau-Artist-at-WarBau, Artist at War, the powerful historical drama directed by Sean McNamara (Reagan, Soul Surfer), will have its theatrical release by ShowBiz Direct in the U.S. and Canada on September 26, 2025. The film, which stars Hirsch as real-life Holocaust survivor and artist Joseph Bau, is distributed by ShowBiz Direct and Republic Pictures.

The story of creativity, survival, and love based on Joseph Bau’s memoir, Bau, Artist at War tells the inspirational true story of how Bau used his creativity and skills as a forger to help fellow prisoners survive the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Despite facing unimaginable adversity, he finds hope and love with fellow prisoner Rebecca (Inbar Lavi).

“This is a story the world needs to see, to remind us of the power of hope, even in the darkest times,” says McNamara. “It’s a powerful testament to resilience, and I can’t wait for audiences to finally see Joseph Bau’s incredible life story on the big screen.”
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“Under The Burning Sun” Premiere At 2025 Slamdance Film Festival

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under-the-burning-sun“Under The Burning Sun” is written and directed by Yun Xie. Produced by Aaron Linjun Yu and Jera Wang. Cinematography by Tianyi Wang. Edited by Bowei Yue and Christopher Ma. Music by Dong Liu. A Narval Films production.

Says the film’s synopsis: In a barren, desolate land where abortion is outlawed, Mowanza struggles with an unwanted pregnancy. When she hears of a distant land with a lenient abortion policy, Mowanza, armed with only a half-empty water bottle and a battered car, embarks on a journey across the desert towards the lush land of Iropus.

“Our protagonist, Mowanza, never had the agency to make choices about her own body,” says Yu Xie.

“She is trapped in a cycle of anguish and anger, with freedom always just out of reach—like a distant oasis she can never quite grasp. Through Mowanza’s journey, the world we’ve crafted, and the struggles she endures, I hope we can inch closer to understanding the complex realities of womanhood—ones that remain unresolved, but deserve to be told.”

“Under The Burning Sun” is set to have its world premiere at 2025 Slamdance Film Festival where it plays on these dates:
Saturday Feb 22 – 1:30pm at LA Times Theater – Quixote Studios
Monday Feb 24 – 3:45pm at LA Times Theater – Quixote Studios

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20th Annual GEMFest Kicks Off With Premiere Screening Of “One Must Wash Eyes”

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gemfestGender Equity in Media Society Vancouver Announces Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Sepideh Yadegar’s One Must Wash Eyes as the Opening Night Film for the 20th Annual GEMFest.

Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) has announced the Opening Night Film for the 20th annual GEMFest, set to take place in-person at VIFF Centre in Vancouver from March 5-9, 2025. GEMFest kicks off with the premiere screening of One Must Wash Eyes, Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Sepideh Yadegar’s feature film debut, inspired by the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. This year’s festival, celebrating two decades of championing women and gender-diverse filmmakers, features a robust schedule of feature films, panels, networking events, and special programming designed to advance gender equity in the film industry, which will be announced in full on February 5th.

The hometown premiere of the award-winning One Must Wash Eyes at GEMFest on March 5th, follows a successful festival run and marks the first time B.C. audiences can see the film. The screening will be followed by an exclusive panel and Q&A session with some of the filmmaking team including writer/director Sepideh Yadegar, moderated by GEMS Board President, Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Ghazal Elhaei.

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Sundance 2025: Psychological Horror Film “Rabbit Trap” Premiere

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Psychological horror film “Rabbit Trap” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan 24, 2025 in the Midnight section, with producer Elijah Wood, writer-director Bryn Chainey and cast and crew in attendance.

Logline says: “When a musician and her husband move to a remote house in Wales, the music they make disturbs local ancient folk magic, bringing a nameless child to their door who is intent on infiltrating their lives.”

Photos: aipimaging.com
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